Artificial Intelligence

The future of Artificial Intelligence isn't just intelligent — it's agentic. We are entering a new era where artificial intelligence doesn't just respond to prompts but initiates actions, makes decisions, and pursues goals. Agentic AI is your essential guide to designing and deploying these next-generation autonomous systems. This book dives deep into: Core principles of agentic behavior and decision-making Architectures and frameworks for building intelligent agents Integration with tools, environments, and real-world systems Ethical and practical challenges of autonomous AI Whether ...

In this comprehensive guide, delve into the world of Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPTs) and learn how to create, customize, and monetize your own AI models. From understanding the fundamentals of GPTs to crafting tailored solutions for content creation, coding assistance, customer support, and more, this book offers step-by-step guidance. Explore ethical considerations in AI development, optimize data training, and fine-tune your GPTs for maximum efficiency. Embrace the future of technology with this practical handbook, empowering entrepreneurs, developers, and AI enthusiasts to ...

The fruit of the long history of John Brockman's profound engagement with the most important scientific minds who have been thinking about AI - from Alison Gopnik and David Deutsch to Frank Wilczek and Stephen Wolfram - Possible Minds is an ideal introduction to the landscape of crucial issues AI presents. The collision between opposing perspectives is salutary and exhilarating; some of these figures are deeply concerned with the threat of AI, including the existential one, while others have a very different view.

Pacifistic aliens are looking for a few good men. No alien has the skills to visit uninhabited worlds dropping out of the interstellar transport system. Nefarious plans to draft a few humans with exceptional survival abilities focus on colonists who travel to Roanoke Island. Join George, a teenage orphan from 1587 London, as he becomes an unlikely hero in a cosmic quest. If he lives through the next few months, George may be key to helping solve the problem.

Are you ready for the warzones of tomorrow? Have you always been fascinated about the future of warfare? Do you want to discover the cutting-edge technology and strategies that will shape the way we solve conflicts? Offering an engaging and illuminating glimpse into the future of warfare across the world’s land, sky, and sea, Humans, Machines, and Data delves into the latest military and scientific technology to explore how these advancements will impact the way nations conduct war. Covering human biotech, robotics, and even big data, you will also discover how broader social and ...

The book “Accelerating Software Quality: Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in the Age of DevOps” is a complete asset for software developers, testers, and managers that are on their journey to a more mature DevOps workflow, and struggle with better automation and data-driven decision making. DevOps is a mature process across the entire market, however, with existing Non-AI/ML technologies and models, it comes short in expediting release cycle, identifying productivity gaps and addressing them. This book, that was implemented by myself with the help of leaders from the DevOps ...

Do you want to understand the AI Arms Race? China and the USA are locked in a fierce competition for AI supremacy. China is likely to win. In the high-stakes game of global supremacy, China is making its move, and the United States is facing an unprecedented challenge. "China Will Win The AI Arms Race" is a gripping and insightful exploration of the intense competition between these two titans, with the future of the world hanging in the balance. Through the lens of the AI arms race, Dr. Eric Engle, LL.M., provides a nuanced and informed analysis of the geopolitical implications in play ...

AiCCOUNTANTS ACCOUNTANTS AUGMENTED BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)No previous knowledge about AI required AI is way more than an amusement gimmick. At its core, AI is a powerful tool that can make accounting firm operations, analytics, decision-making, and client services more efficient, impactful, and insightful resulting in clients getting more delighted and, importantly, firm staff more productive, engaged, and happier. Unfortunately, other than starting to use publicly available AI tools, firm leaders who want to professionally leverage artificial intelligence often don’t know where ...

In a world where mental health challenges touch one in four lives, access to care remains a distant dream for millions. ChatGPT for Mental Health: A Guide to AI-Assisted Wellness by James Shetty is your bold, empowering guide to harnessing artificial intelligence—particularly ChatGPT—to transform your mental well-being. This groundbreaking book unveils innovative, practical ways to use AI as a powerful complement to traditional therapy, offering hope and actionable tools for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, or depression in today’s fast-paced world. Why Choose This Book? The mental ...

The future is less fearsome when you know what you’re facing. Shape AI's future by actively participating in this technology—even if you’ve never considered yourself a techie.

The USS Hampton SSN 767 quietly floated unseen one hundred fifty-two feet below the ocean’s surface. Its task for the past six months has been reconnaissance and surveillance. The biggest danger the crew faced was running out of olives for their pizza. That all changed one morning, four days before the end of the Hampton’s tour. Halfway through the Captain’s first morning coffee, every system on the submarine shut down. No navigation, no communication, and no defensive measures. Within minutes, the sub began a terrifying descent through the murky greys and blacks of the deep Atlantic ...

Dave Thomas and Andy Hunt wrote the first edition of this influential book in 1999 to help their clients create better software and rediscover the joy of coding. These lessons have helped a generation of programmers examine the very essence of software development. Now, 20 years later, this new edition re-examines what it means to be a modern programmer. Topics range from personal responsibility and career development to architectural techniques for keeping your code flexible and easy to adapt and reuse.

Al, the command AI of the Valkyrie-84, has featured heavily in the adventures of Prisoner Number One and his family. But what is he really like? What does he seem like to himself? Al narrates the sixth volume of the Voided Man series. In this installment, Al begins by telling the story of Number One's exile from his own point of view, and then... King Harold struggles with how to introduce lost technology back into society on Earth, Number One and Al hatch a daring plan to rescue the long lost Valkyrie-85, Maestro falls in love, Annabelle, Number One, and Al visit the extreme future, And ...

Is generative AI really “approaching human levels of intelligence?” Did a computer program really tell somebody they should dump their partner so they can marry electrical pulses plying their way through silicon? Are these programs really collaborating to create their own secret language in a conspiracy to overthrow humanity? Or are these claims intentional misrepresentations of truth purposed to deceive the public into accepting government control of AI in collusion with a cartel of corporations? Or is it just an honest difference of perspective? This book explores the questions of ...

Admiral Falkirk McGowan has lost a lieutenant on crime-syndicate controlled Kragus. It’s up to Bosun Gus Johansson and the crew of Corvus to get her back, fast, and in secret. Someone forgot to mention the most powerful crime boss on the planet wants revenge and is willing to start a war to get it. He has an ancient assault carrier headed for Kragus; and Corvus is the only thing standing in its way. Can the crew pull off an against-all-odds rescue, stop a war, and escape destruction?

Fellow writers, have you heard about this thing called AI? And that new kid on the block, ChatGPT? Are you curious about its effect on our beloved art of writing or concerned about what all this means? Write With AI: Guide for Fiction and Nonfiction Authors is a step-by-step guide that will show you how to use Artificial Intelligence for both your fiction and nonfiction writing. It will also give you the background to understand the claims, concerns, and limitations of AI technology as well as keep up with the pace of AI-driven change. After reading this book, you will: Get Acquainted with ...

Celebrated data-driven growth leader Lillian Pierson delivers a masterclass in developing custom strategies to harness the full potential of data and AI within your organization. This book offers a clear, actionable roadmap for leveraging your company's data and technology assets to drive significant, reliable growth.

A new field of collective intelligence has emerged in the last few years, prompted by a wave of digital technologies that make it possible for organizations and societies to think at large scale. This "bigger mind" - human and machine capabilities working together - has the potential to solve the great challenges of our time. So why do smart technologies not automatically lead to smart results?

The fight for Allegra continues... Matthew Campbell, alongside everyone else in the Bulwark, are faced with a sudden assault from the Beets. Mudders are being killed left and right. Matthew is nowhere to be seen on the front. Will Matthew be able to get to the front in time to lead his soldiers to victory, or are they destined to die? Or will salvation come from somewhere else? Join Matthew as the fight for Allegra kicks into high gear! Read The Battle for Allegra: The Complete Season Two Omnibus today! This is an omnibus of books 11-20 in the series: The Battle for Allegra. All told, this ...

Join me on a fun exploration of the benefits of having imaginary friends in adulthood. My imagination has created a plethora of characters that I interact with on a daily basis for years. I was curious if others had the same experiences. So I asked AI to help! This book is eye opening, funny, and surprisingly helpful. Let your imaginary friends fun free!